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Americans more susceptible to online scams than believed, study finds

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 4th, 2012%

U.K. survey respondents less likely to fall for Internet scams than in the U.S. but more likely than Australians.
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Online scams get into pet business

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 27th, 2011%

SINGAPORE: Online scams are getting into the pet business, according to a woman who said on Friday she was almost scammed.
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Black Friday alerts: Online scams abound, malls to track you via cell

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 23rd, 2011%

Ah, Black Friday–when your ID and your privacy can be in as much danger as your credit-card balance.
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12 online holiday scams to avoid

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 10th, 2011%

Check out a dozen of the “most dangerous online scams” this holiday season, and give yourself the an early gift, the gift of knowledge.
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Information Security Awareness Week warns students of online scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 30th, 2011%

“How are you doing? Hope all is well with you and family, I know this might be a surprise to you but I am sorry I didn’t inform you about my traveling to England for a Seminar. I need a favor from you because I misplaced my wallet…” These requests for “emergency” funds are often [...]
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Make Money Online Advertising – Is Net Advertising and marketing For You?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 22nd, 2011%

by Ginamarr

Make Money Online Advertising – Is Net Advertising and marketing For You?

So you want to be an Online marketer (IM)? You’ve noticed those minor ads all over the Web promising you the moon; make funds online, 00 in a day, do the job from house, say goodbye to your crappy boss. Now it’s your . . . → Read More: Make Money Online Advertising – Is Net Advertising and marketing For You?

How to Get Past Internet Scams and Online Adds

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 14th, 2011%

Hey guys this is my first video to kick off the acccount and i thought i would bring you an awesome little shortcut to whatever you need it for. I have used it quiet a lot in the past couple months i’ve had it. Remember to change settings just got to the options bar. More useful . . . → Read More: How to Get Past Internet Scams and Online Adds

Scammings To Protect Yourself Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 12th, 2011%

by mike_hcg

Scammings To Protect Yourself Online

As products and services appear on the Internet and there is proof that money can be made through these venues, copy cats, hackers, and scam artists are quick to create twin sites that will easily fool consumers and those looking for work at home opportunities. Bank information, personal information (SSN), . . . → Read More: Scammings To Protect Yourself Online

Problems Of Online Payments- Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 12th, 2011%

Problems Of Online Payments- Credit Card Fraud

Due to the preference of the customers the merchants have no other option than to accept online credit card payments . If you have decided to accept online credit card payments as a business merchant its your responsibility to make sure that the information given by the customers are stored . . . → Read More: Problems Of Online Payments- Credit Card Fraud

Verified-Safe.com How To Prevent Online Bank Account Phishing Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 8th, 2011%

Bank Account Phishing Scam – www.verified-safe.com Learn how to detect a Bank Account E-mail Phishing Scam. Tips on what to do when you are targeted and how to prevent you from becoming a victim of one of the most popular scams on the internet today.
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Fake request for aid provides costly lesson in online scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 8th, 2011%

Hackers net thousands of dollars by using a Mainer’s email account to contact more than 8,000 people.
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Online romance scams can hurt hearts and ravage wallets of victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 5th, 2011%

Rob Rogers says it’s hard to describe how he felt waiting for hours at the airport for a woman with whom he’d been communicating for more than a year, only to find she would never arrive.
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Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 4th, 2011%

Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

On the internet things can get old fast, but unlike people, the internet never forgets. These days it is a challenge to navigate the internet without leaving a digital footprint. Regular users of the internet should understand the types of actions that leave a trace, can ruin their . . . → Read More: Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

Credit Card Fraud Online #2

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 30th, 2011%

by skibler

Credit Card Fraud Online #2

In the article that was published last week, we discussed credit card fraud online and the seemingly odd attitude that the police and banking institutions have towards it.

At present the issue simply doesn’t seem to be a focus of attention for the authorities, most probably because it isn’t something that . . . → Read More: Credit Card Fraud Online #2

Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs
1.Scams and Rip-Offs} Acai Supplements and Other “Free” Trial Offers – Ads offering trial offers for teeth whiteners, acai anti-aging pills and other miracle supplements blanket the Internet, including trusted Web sites of national news organizations. The marketing campaigns often falsely claimed an endorsement by Oprah, Rachel Ray and Doctor Oz. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB that the free trial actually cost them as much as hundreds of dollars, month after month.

2.Scams and Rip-Offs} Stimulus/Government Grant Scams – Even before President Obama announced the stimulus plan in February, scammers had already set up schemes for misleading consumers and small business owners into thinking they could get a piece of the pie. Offers for worthless assistance and advice on how to get government grants bombarded consumers online, over the phone and via mail and e-mail.

3.Scams and Rip-Offs} Robocalls – Owning a cell phone or having their phone number on the do-not-call list did not help thousands of people across the US put a stop to harassing automated telemarketing calls in 2009. The robocalls often claimed that their auto warranty was about to expire—which wasn’t true—or offered help in reducing their interest rate on their credit card. The prevalence of robocalls violating federal telemarketing laws prompted the FTC to increase restrictions on the practice in 2009.

4.Scams and Rip-Offs} Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam – The victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery claiming that he or she has won millions. The letter comes with a check that represents only a portion of the total winnings. In order to get the rest, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers supposedly to cover taxes or some other bogus fee. The victim wires the money, but the prize never arrives.

5.Scams and Rip-Offs} Job Hunter Scams –Scams targeting job hunters vary and include attempts to gain access to personal information such as bank account or social security numbers and requirements to pay a fee in order to even be considered for the job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters who were told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit report before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that costs the victim every month until they cancel.

6.Scams and Rip-Offs} Google Work from Home Scam – Countless Web sites cropped up in 2009 that claimed you could learn how to make money from home using Google or Twitter and offered a free trial of learning materials. The Web sites often included the Google or Twitter moniker and logo. As a result, many people who complained to BBB thought they were getting a job with Google or Twitter when in, fact, they were being lured into another misleading free-trial offer and were billed every month for the materials and other mystery charges that added up to hundreds of dollars.

7.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance – Many families are struggling in the current economy and hucksters are offering to help them save their house from foreclosure or help them get out of credit card debt. Unfortunately, victims are paying hundreds of dollars up front for the assistance they desperately need but ultimately never receive.

8.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mystery Shopping – Consumers across the country thought that they could make some extra money by becoming a secret shopper and evaluating the customer service of various stores. The victim is asked to evaluate their shopping experience at a few stores as well as a money wiring service such as Western Union or MoneyGram by wiring money back to the scammers. A seemingly real looking check is supposed to cover the costs, but ends up being a fake. The victim is out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

9.Scams and Rip-Offs} Over-Payment Scams – Over-payment scams typically target small business owners, landlords or individuals with rooms to rent and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist. Typically the scammer pretends to be a customer, possible renter or interested buyer, respectively. The victim receives a check for more than the amount requested. The scammers then ask the victim to deposit the check and wire the extra amount elsewhere, such as to a shipping company. Ultimately though, the check is fake and the victim is really wiring money back to the scammers.

10.Scams and Rip-Offs} Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam – A perennial problem, phishing e-mails pop up in inboxes and can take various forms such as appearing to be from a business, a government agency or official or even a friend. Whatever the setup, the goal of any phishing e-mail is the same: to trick victims into divulging sensitive financial information or to infect the victim’s computer with viruses and malware. In addition to phishing e-mails, spam e-mail selling wares to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus were particularly rampant in 2009.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

Americans more susceptible to online scams than believed, study finds

Online scams get into pet business

Black Friday alerts: Online scams abound, malls to track you via cell

12 online holiday scams to avoid

Information Security Awareness Week warns students of online scams

Make Money Online Advertising – Is Net Advertising and marketing For You?

How to Get Past Internet Scams and Online Adds

Scammings To Protect Yourself Online

Problems Of Online Payments- Credit Card Fraud

Verified-Safe.com How To Prevent Online Bank Account Phishing Scam

Fake request for aid provides costly lesson in online scams

Online romance scams can hurt hearts and ravage wallets of victims

Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

Credit Card Fraud Online #2

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